Baylor University: Postdoctoral Research Associate

ISBNPA; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous time off

Tuition remission

Automatic retirement contributions

Job summary

A leading university in Texas is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to advance health equity through active living. This role involves conducting community-based research, data analysis, and grant writing. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in public health and experience in community approaches. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and generous leave.

Qualifications

• PhD in public health or a closely related field is required.
• Experience in community-based approaches is necessary.
• Excellence in scientific written and oral communication skills is critical.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects aimed at advancing health equity through active living.
• Conduct community-based research, including data collection and analysis.
• Prepare grant applications and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Qualitative/quantitative assessment and analysis

Scientific written communication

Scientific oral communication

Time management

Community-based approaches

Education

PhD in public health or a closely related field

Job description

Baylor University, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences

Position Description

What We Are Looking For:

The Baylor Department of Public Health is seeking a postdoctoral fellow. The department is housed within the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, an interdisciplinary environment to translate theory into practice through translational research and advance knowledge of health, human behavior, and quality of life. The Department of Public Health supports local and global public health research and practice, with a specific focus on behavioral health research and chronic disease prevention. A hybrid work arrangement may be available for candidates based in the United States.

What You Will Do:

Dr. Renee Umstattd Meyer , Professor in Public Health and Associate Dean for Research in the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University, is currently seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellowship. This position will work on projects aimed at advancing health equity through the lens of active living, with a focus on collaborating with rural communities. The work will include community based research, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing and evaluation, as well as the preparation of grant applications. Training will be provided for project coordination, project and team management, mixed methods research, grant writing and preparation of data for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Candidate’s Qualifications (who should apply)

Requirements:

• PhD in public health or a closely related field
• Awareness and commitment to community-based approaches
• Experience in qualitative/quantitative assessment and analysis
• Excellence in scientific written and oral communication skills
• Experience in community-based approaches

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and training in physical activity and community-based approaches and related assessments
• Demonstrate established quantitative and/or qualitative research skills.
• Excellence in scientific written and oral communication skills
• Experience in community-based approaches
• An established track record of original, first-author, publications is strongly desired
• Our ideal candidate would have strong open communication, compassion for the communities we serve, and an openness to leading and learning. Candidates are expected to show good time management skills and the desire and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to https://www.baylor.edu/hr/index.php?id=949184

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affinitieve Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled